If you have not spent some time in Sherman, Texas, you have missed an event that you would have remembered for the rest of your life.
If you are a Jazz fan and have not experienced the amazing collection of Jazz memorabilia in Sherman, Texas, you are not a true Jazz fan!
If you think you know a lot about the history of Jazz, you are delusional!
I encourage you to experience a true transformation back to the time of the big bands, tight Jazz combos and the legacy, history and “feel” of America’s only true art form. You need to travel to Sherman, Texas and appreciate this outstanding collection of American Jazz history residing at the SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM.
Last month, I was able to meet and visit with Mr. Bill Collins III, the founder and host at the SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM and enjoyed one of the most outstanding collections of Jazz history I have ever experienced.
Mr. Collins background as a Trumpet performer and teacher is very impressive and his dedication to this collection of Jazz history is on display to all in his Jazz Museum which originally served as the towns Masonic Temple.
Not only has Mr. Collins been able to collect and display an impressive number of actual instruments, originally owned and played by countless legends in Jazz, he continues to feature live musicians such as Randy Lee, who was performing the day we visited the museum.
To learn more about this collection and introduce you to the curator of the
SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM, check this out- Sherman Jazz Museum | Sherman Arts
To experience true Jazz as I did that day, check this out- 2024 – Sherman Jazz Museum
To learn more about the museum itself, check this out- Collections – Sherman Jazz Museum
If you are the director of a school jazz program, you need to visit the SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM.
If you are a musician and would like to gain more knowledge as to who, what, when and where jazz flourished in our history- you need to visit the SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM.
If you know nothing about Jazz and would like to spend an enjoyable afternoon viewing important items of history- you need to visit the SHERMAN JAZZ MUSEUM.
If you are a Jazz musician from the School of Music at the University of North Texas and have not been to the museum, “You are not a true Jazz musician”.
